Brussels is a treasure-trove of heritage gems. The purpose of the "Brussels, City of Art and History" series is to make them accessible to those who wish to discover them.

Anecdotes, previously unpublished documents, historic illustrations, comments and thoughts on town planning, architecture and artistic aspects - a feast of material to whet the appetite of the reader and the visitor.

This brochure tells the story of the Grand-Place - not only its architecture, but also its history from its origins, through the age of the great corporations and the bombardment of 1695 to its restoration in the 19th century.